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Expression of Interest for the Provision of Orthotics (Insoles) Devices Services

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust · NHS and health

In brief

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust has announced plans to buy medical supplies work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 2 March 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Friday 12 December 2025
Bids by
midday, Friday 6 February 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for medical supplies contracts in this region (from 55 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

You are cordially invited to participate in a call for Further Competition exercise on the behalf of Derbyshire Community Health Services (DCHS) NHS Foundation Trust (the “Authority”) for the Provision of Orthotics (Insoles) Devices Services (Ref: 4825/SC). The successful bidder shall provide a range of orthotic (in-shoe) devices designed to assist patients with mobility, alignment, or functional impairment. All devices must comply with current clinical standards and be suitable for use within a healthcare environment. The supplier will also be expected to provide refurbishment or repair of previously prescribed devices

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 12 December 2025.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 6 February 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 078463-2025
  2. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 078474-2025

About the buyer

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation TrustLast 12 months

Procurements

21

Awards

19

Suppliers it has used most for medical supplies

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From notice 078463-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 1 December 2025, last updated 1 December 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.